The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) recently released a Request for Selection (RfS) for the development of 2,000 MW of solar capacity through a competitive bidding process. The tender, which is the largest of its kind to be issued by SECI, is part of India’s ambitious plan to increase Read more
In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a significant player in the energy sector. With the increasing demand for renewable energy, the government of India has launched various initiatives to promote the use of solar energy, particularly in the rooftop solar segment. One such initiative is the National Portal Read more
Tenn typical questions with answers asked in the TRUE advisor examination on the following topics: Upstream Solutions to Prevent Waste, Source Reduction, Composting and Anaerobic Digestion, Recycling and Downcycling, and Extended Producer Responsibility: Q: What are upstream solutions to prevent waste, and why are they important? A: Upstream solutions refer Read more
ten typical questions asked in the TRUE advisor examination on the following topics: Lack of Infrastructure and Funding, Cultural Resistance to Change, and Difficulty in Measuring and Tracking Progress: Q: What are some of the challenges associated with lack of infrastructure and funding for waste reduction and diversion? A: Lack Read more
Ten typical questions with answers asked in TRUE advisor examination on Section 5: Skills and Competencies of a TRUE Advisor: Q: What is waste auditing, and why is it important for a TRUE Advisor? A: Waste auditing is a process of analyzing and quantifying the types and amounts of waste Read more
Solar energy is a rapidly growing industry, with the demand for clean, renewable energy sources on the rise. In recent years, solar cell and module technologies have experienced significant advancements, resulting in increased efficiency, affordability, and scalability. One notable trend in the solar industry is the steadily increasing efficiency of Read more
Solar module technology is rapidly evolving to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and expand into new application-specific form factors. One trend is the integration of emerging materials like perovskites. Perovskite solar cells have reached laboratory-cell efficiencies that compete with those of c-Si cells, and if certain challenges are resolved, this technology Read more
olar photovoltaic (PV) technology has seen remarkable cost reductions in recent years, making it an increasingly competitive option for electricity generation. Crystalline silicon is the dominant PV technology, accounting for about 90% of global PV module production. The cost of crystalline silicon solar cells has followed a steady trajectory of Read more
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer a clean and renewable source of electricity. However, like any other technology, solar PV systems require ongoing operation and maintenance (O&M) to operate efficiently and reliably over their expected lifetimes. The cost of O&M is an Read more
The balance of system (BOS) costs associated with solar projects include all components of the system, excluding the solar modules themselves. These components include everything from wiring, inverters, mounting structures, and monitoring systems, to the labor and permitting required for installation. Reducing BOS costs is critical for making solar energy Read more